Section 460-24A-120 - Compliance procedures and practicesIf you are an investment adviser registered or required to be registered under RCW 21.20.040, and have more than one employee, it is unlawful under RCW 21.20.020 for you to provide investment advice to clients unless you:
(1)Policies and procedures. Establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violation, by you and your supervised persons, of the Securities Act of Washington, chapter 21.20 RCW, and the rules adopted thereunder, and the federal securities laws;(2)Annual review of policies and procedures. Review, no less frequently than annually, the adequacy of the policies and procedures established pursuant to this section and the effectiveness of their implementation;(3)Chief compliance officer. Designate an individual responsible for administering the policies and procedures that you adopt under subsection (1) of this section and under WAC 460-24A-122, 460-24A-125, 460-24A-126, 460-24A-200(1)(t), (aa), and (bb); and(4) You must tailor the policies and procedures required by this section to the facts and circumstances of your business model, taking into account the size of your firm, the type(s) of services you provide, and the number of locations that you have.Wash. Admin. Code § 460-24A-120
Adopted by WSR 14-13-068, Filed 6/12/2014, effective 7/13/2014Amended by WSR 19-03-133, Filed 1/18/2019, effective 2/18/2019